Analysis | The gambling bill: A breakdown
There are a lot of criticisms of the gambling bill. Here's an explanation for why most of them fall flat.
2021 Legislative Session
Gambling bill to be considered in House today
SB319 is a constitutional amendment so passage requires a three-fifths vote of the House.
Medical marijuana bill appears poised for passage
Conservatives have vowed to continue filibustering the bill that would allow people with a medical need to obtain medical marijuana.
Legislature declares Dauphin Island Sea Lab the “official aquarium of Alabama”
The facility includes 31 aquariums containing more than 30,000 gallons of water and displaying roughly 100 species.
May 6, 2021
Gambling bill advances, but problems loom
Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation.
Due process bill for K-12 students facing discipline fails to advance
Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year.
Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.
Speaker says that gambling bill will be on the floor of the House on Thursday
The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana.
Medical marijuana bill filibustered for nine hours Tuesday
The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote.
Senate passes priority economic development bills
The two bills were passed by the Senate and were priority bills for the Alabama Innovation Commission.